Rio Mercado LIHTCPB Section 8 Tucson, AZ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Rio Mercado is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Tucson, AZ with 107 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 5489 S. Park Ave., and 5761 S. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ 85706 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 107 |
| Placed in service | 2023 |
How to apply at Rio Mercado
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 5489 S. Park Ave., and 5761 S. Park Ave., Tucson; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farrell Park Apts LIHTC | Tucson | 0.8 km |
| Sunnyside Pointe Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 1.1 km |
| Colores Del Sol LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 1.4 km |
| Newport at the Rodeo LIHTC | Tucson | 1.4 km |
| Casa Del Pueblo Apartments §202 Senior | Tucson | 1.4 km |
| Casa Del Pueblo Ii §202 Senior | Tucson | 1.4 km |
| Sunnyside Pointe Villas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 2 km |
| Trinity Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rio Mercado have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Rio Mercado?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Rio Mercado?
Contact the management office at 5489 S. Park Ave., and 5761 S. Park Ave. in Tucson. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.